The Sacred Valley of the Incas:
The Sacred Valley of the Incas lies in the Peruvian Andes on the edge of the high jungle. It is formed by numerous rivers that flow down through gorges and small valleys, and it is home to many archaeological monuments and indigenous villages in the provinces of Urubamba and Calca. The valley was highly prized by the Incas for its special geographic and climatic qualities. Thanks to the richness of its soil it was one of their main centers of production, and it is where the finest corn in Peru is grown.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas has been declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation. Scattered across it are beautiful colonial villages whose architecture, art and living culture reflect the blending of Inca and Spanish traditions. Here you will find Chinchero and its weavers, Pisac and its craft market, cosmopolitan Urubamba, Ollantaytambo with its fortress and its living Inca town, Maras with its dazzling salt mines and Moray with its agricultural experimentation terraces. Throughout the Sacred Valley, local communities have created rural and experiential tourism experiences that amaze locals and visitors alike. Each of these places is a world of its own, and together they offer a unique way to discover the most traditional region of the South American Andes.
